Description
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich peanut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken with forks, mixing it back into the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Notes
- For added veggies, consider adding sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g